“The Child Mind Institute has been incredibly helpful in our journey with Sam. I just see so many things transforming for him in his life. I’m really glad we’re here.”

– Mara, Sam’s mother

Clinical Care/Direct Services

The Child Mind Institute's clinical program uses cutting-edge diagnostic tools and treatments informed by the latest research. We are pioneering more intensive therapies, working with children more frequently and in real life situations. Our services expand beyond the walls of our clinical practice on 56th Street into schools and communities to ensure we are reaching children when and where they need it most. Thanks to our supporters, we have awarded $3 million in financial aid since 2011 to families in need.

Achievements in FY15:

Awarded $505,262 in financial aid to 210 families to ensure no child was denied the care they need

“We are in the golden age of discovery in neuroscience and it’s going to be accelerated from places like the Child Mind Institute, which are marrying all the science necessary to understand brain and behavior.”

– Patrick Kennedy Former U.S. Representative, Rhode Island

Science and Innovation

The study of brain development is the single most important route to improved diagnostic tools and treatments for childhood mental health and learning disorders. That’s why at the Child Mind Institute we are using big data and open science to accelerate the pace of discovery. This past year, we embarked on an unprecedented community-based research initiative, the Healthy Brain Network, to collect imaging and clinical data from 10,000 young people – and share this data with the global scientific community.

Achievements in FY15:

Launched the Healthy Brain Network in Spring 2015, establishing the first Research Center in Staten Island

“There’s definitely stigma around mental health. If you are in any way different, it’s thought that you are deficient. Mental health is like physical health, is like spiritual health, is like health. Mental health is health.”

Public Education and Outreach

The Child Mind Institute empowers families, educators and communities to take action by sharing unbiased information that fosters open, honest conversations. Our website offers the latest insights from leading experts to help parents make good decisions for their children, and our educational campaigns battle stigma and create change. We partner with other organizations working to ensure that every child has the chance to succeed in school and in life.

Achievements in FY15:

Honored leaders and community members who have inspired change in children’s mental health at the inaugural Change Maker Awards

“A personal story has the power to help us understand a situation, to give us hope, and to inspire us to act.”

A Message from the Child Mind Institute

One in five children struggles with a mental health or learning disorder. That means there are more than 17 million children in the U.S. who are in need of help today. The numbers are overwhelming.

Behind the statistics, at the heart of the issue, are the stories of individual children. At the Child Mind Institute we are committed to listening to these unique voices and helping each child turn his or her story of struggle into one of triumph. Each day our team works to deliver exceptional care, advance the science of the developing brain, and empower families and communities with information and resources to help transform children’s lives.

A personal story has the power to help us understand a situation, to give us hope and to inspire us to act. It is important for us to hear stories from those who are brave enough to share their struggles and process of recovery. We dedicate our 2015 Annual Report to these courageous people who motivate us to continue helping children reach their full potential, creating a brighter future for us all.

Child Mind Institute, Inc., and Child Mind Medical Practice, PLLC, were audited for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2015, and 2014 by EisnerAmper LLP. The Audited Financial Statements are available on our website.

Statement of Activities

2015

Child Mind Institute, Inc.

Child Mind Medical Practice, PLLC

Total

Revenue

Foundation, Corporations and Individuals

$6,039,827

$ —

$6,039,827

Special Event Revenue

$4,512,271

$ —

$4,512,271

Patient Service Revenue

$ —

$9,314,227

$9,314,227

Other Revenue

$662,538

$713,381

$1,375,919

Total Revenue

$11,214,636

$10,027,608

$21,242,244

Expenses

Program Activities

$7,752,921

$7,138,457

$14,891,378

Supporting Services

$3,583,242

$2,072,205

$5,655,447

Total Expenses

$11,336,163

$9,210,662

$20,546,825

Change in Net Assets

$(121,527)

$816,946

$695,419

Income Tax (Benefit)

$ —

$18,982

$18,982

Net Assets at Beginning of Year

$17,259,621

$(2,172,524)

$15,087,097

Net Assets at End of Year

$17,138,094

$(1,374,560)

$15,763,534

2014

Child Mind Institute, Inc.

Child Mind Medical Practice, PLLC

Total

Revenue

Foundation, Corporations and Individuals

$5,993,285

$ —

$5,993,285

Special Event Revenue

$5,557,646

$ —

$5,557,646

Patient Service Revenue

$ —

$7,923,422

$7,923,422

Other Revenue

$655,884

$351,080

$1,006,964

Total Revenue

$12,206,815

$8,274,502

$20,481,317

Expenses

Program Activities

$5,978,663

$6,711,326

$12,689,989

Supporting Services

$3,634,062

$2,071,622

$5,705,684

Total Expenses

$9,612,725

$8,782,948

$18,395,673

Change in Net Assets

$2,594,090

$(508,446)

$2,085,644

Income Tax (Benefit)

$ —

$7,595

$7,595

Net Assets at Beginning of Year

$14,665,531

$(1,656,483)

$13,009,048

Net Assets at End of Year

$17,259,621

$(2,172,524)

$15,087,097

The powerful stories of hope we see each day are made possible by the commitment of our donors. Thanks to the generosity of the supporters below, our evidence-based care, innovative research, free resources and awareness campaigns have helped thousands of children when and where they need it most.

October 1, 2014–September 30, 2015

Leader ($100,000+)

ALEX AND ANI™

Andrew Family Charitable Foundation

Bloomberg Philanthropies

Phyllis Green and Randolph Cōwen

Beth and Michael Fascitelli

Debra G. Perelman and Gideon M. Gil

Joan Granlund

Sarah and Geoffrey Gund

HealthCor Foundation Trust

Jericho Capital Asset Management

The John P. and Anne Welsh McNulty Foundation

Christine and Richard Mack

Julie and Edward Minskoff

The Mnuchin Foundation

Brooke Garber Neidich and Daniel Neidich

New York City Council

Konstantino Pantazopoulos

Amy and John Phelan

Eileen and Brian Riano

Linnea and George Roberts

Robin Hood Foundation

Abigail Pogrebin and David Shapiro

Sidney Garber Fine Jewelry

Stavros Niarchos Foundation

Min Sun

Preethi Krishna and Ram Sundaram

Wendy Svarre/Hunter Boot Ltd

Amy and John Phelan

Board members Amy and John Phelan established the Dr. John and Consuela Phelan Scholar with a generous gift of $750,000. Currently held by renowned population neuroscientist Dr. Tomáš Paus, the position brings a leading neuroscientist to the Child Mind Institute research team to advance our goals of understanding healthy brain development. The gift was made in memory of John’s parents. John said, “My mother was extremely supportive of my father’s medical career, which was primarily focused on how the brain affects behaviors and emotions. Amy and I are honored to memorialize my father’s passion for brain research through the pioneering work of Dr. Tomáš Paus and the Child Mind Institute.”

Benefactor ($50,000–$99,999)

Bloomingdale's

Lisa Domenico Brooke

Suzanne and Matthew Donohoe

Megan and Mark Dowley

Elaine Thomas and Joseph Healey

Joella and John Lykouretzos

Margaret M. Grieve/Grieve Family Funds

Ali Meli

The Melvin and Doris Sirow Foundation

Pam and William Michaelcheck

The Overbrook Foundation/The Altschul Family

The Poses Family Foundation

ROJ, Inc.

Drs. Gail and Leonard Saltz

The Schaps Family

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Silverstein

Nellie Chi and George Sing

Elizabeth and George Still

Ellen and Bill Taubman

Andrea Vella

Lucy and Toby Watson

Pam and William Michaelcheck

For the second consecutive year, Pam and William Michaelcheck provided a generous grant of $25,000 to fund the Child Mind Institute's 2015 Summer Internship Program. This competitive 12-week program embeds college and graduate-level students at the Child Mind Institute, working with clinicians, scientists, executives and children. The program fulfills the Child Mind Institute's mission by inspiring the next generation of exceptional clinicians and nonprofit leaders dedicated to helping children struggling with mental health and learning disorders.

Patron ($25,000–$49,999)

Cheryl and James Andrew

Laura and Lloyd Blankfein

Blavatnik Family Foundation

Linda and Arthur Carter

Eastdil Secured, LLC

Andrew L. Farkas, Island Capital Group, and C-III Capital Partners

George Link, Jr. Foundation

Justin Gmelich

Jennifer and Jonathan Harris

Helen & Irving Schneider Foundation

J. Ira and Nicki Harris Foundation

Ellen and Howard Katz

Ann Tenenbaum and Thomas H. Lee

Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes

Kelli and Ricardo Mora

Newmark Grubb Knight Frank

Polk Bros. Foundation

Ruth and Robert Rosania

Mary Henry and Howard Rubin

Satter Foundation

Susan and Stephen Scherr

Marilyn and Jim Simons

SkyBridge Capital

Laura and Harry Slatkin

Katherine Farley and Jerry Speyer

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Titan Advisors, LLC

Elaine and Hillel Weinberger

George Link, Jr. Foundation

Since 2010, the George Link, Jr. Foundation has been among our most steadfast partners in connecting children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders to evidence-based treatment at the Child Mind Institute. In FY15, the Foundation granted $40,000 in support of our Financial Aid Fund, helping 80 families afford the high-quality treatment needed for their children to lead happy and healthy lives. We are immensely grateful for the Foundation’s unwavering partnership and commitment to our mission and the children and families we serve.

Sponsor ($10,000–$24,999)

Elaine and Hirschel Abelson

AHT Insurance

Tanya and Anilesh Ahuja

Jeanne Andlinger

Arthur & Claudia Cohen Family Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Vivek and Sarika Bantwal

Stacy Bash-Polley

Avanish R. Bhavsar

Margaret S. Bilotti

BTIG

The Burke Family Foundation

Erica Jong and Kenneth Burrows

C-III Capital Partners

Thomas Connolly

The Honorable Alfonse D'Amato

Donny Deutsch

Donald R. Mullen Family Foundation

Abigail and Egon Durban

The Edward and Lucille Kimmel Foundation

Barbara and Norman Eig

James P. Esposito

Evercore ISI

Janet and Peter Ezersky

Steven Feldman

Carlos Fernandez-Aller

Todd and Christine Fisher

Fundación Punta Cana

Goldman Sachs

Mindy and Jon Gray

Annie and John Hall

Marty and David Hamamoto

William Helman

Jerome S. Karr

Anne Keating

Laurie Kefalidis

Josie and Jim Kelly

Laya Khadjavi

Kirkland and Ellis Foundation

Michael E. Koester

Linda and Alan Landis

Lands' End, Inc.

Andrew Goffe and Jeff Levin

Tammy and Jay Levine

Rachael and Marshal Levine

Lisa and Michael Schultz Foundation, Inc.

Nitzia and George Logothetis

Javier Macaya

May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, Inc.

Richard McNeil

Amy Tucker Meltzer and Jonathan Meltzer

Michael Aram, Inc.

Noel and Michele Moore and family

Sharmin Mossavar-Rahmani

Lisa and Michael Movsas

Kate and Bob Niehaus

Pamela and Stuart Rothenberg Foundation

Perry Corp.

The Pershing Square Foundation

Kenneth A. Pontarelli

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Rasika and Girish Reddy

Richard and Susan P. Friedman Family Foundation

Kim and Ralph Rosenberg

Daryl and Steven Roth

Paul M. Russo

Julian C. Salisbury

Mitch Scherzer

Darren Schlanger

Schulte, Roth & Zabel LLP

Ms. Deborah Harmon and Dr. Robert Seder

Scott Shleifer

Sandra K. Silver

Lulu and Ed Siskind

Antoinette Delruelle and Joshua L. Steiner

Allison and Leonard Stern

The Stewart J. Rahr Foundation

Alan Suna and Stuart Match Suna

Michael Teitler and John Teitler

The Van Wyck Estate Fund

Tishman Speyer

Christine and Thomas Tormey

Jeffrey Verschleiser

WebMD

Nina and Gary Wexler

Lynn and Elisha Wiesel

Ellen Wiesenthal

Gabriel Jacoby-Cooper

Thirteen-year-old Gabriel Jacoby-Cooper raised over $9,000 from friends and family for the Child Mind Institute to support our ongoing work aimed at de-stigmatizing childhood mental health and learning disorders. Gabriel said, “I’ve seen firsthand the valuable work that the Child Mind Institute is doing for children everywhere and wanted to support this important cause.”

2014 Distinguished Scientist Dr. Pasko Rakic was honored for his outstanding neuroscience research, which has provided insight into the possible developmental origins of disorders such as autism, schizophrenia and intellectual disability.

George Stephanopoulos and Ali Wentworth hosted our first annual Change Maker Awards, where we honored Congressman Tim Murphy, New York City First Lady Chirlane McCray, Bloomingdale’s, Active Minds and Angela Renz for their commitment to creating change in children’s mental health.